Water Plants
Nelumbo
Lotus assortment
Broad rounded leaves rise above the water, followed by bold flowers and distinctive seed pods. Lotus makes a striking focal point in a sunny water garden; its spread and flower color depend on the available selection.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Pond placement
- Still-water pond or roomy aquatic container.
- Winter care
- Follow the selection’s hardiness guidance; protect rhizomes from freezing.
- Water
- Rooted in submerged aquatic soil
- Bloom
- Summer; color varies.
Sizes & prices
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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Aquatic plant; roots need continuous moisture.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Large rounded leaves held above the water.
Water garden care
- Selection
- Flower color, depth and winter hardiness depend on the species or cultivar.
- Planting method
- Wide aquatic container; handle brittle rhizomes gently.
- Pond suitability
- Allow room for spread; use a container to keep roots contained.
- Spread
- Keep vigorous roots contained.
- Size & habit
- Choose a container for the lotus variety. Use a wide, watertight pot without drainage holes.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Peripitus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Size & selection: Bowl, small, medium and large lotus need different containers. Variety and pot size affect mature growth; use a wide, watertight pot with no drainage holes.
Reviewed September 27, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.